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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.88, 377.82 and 143.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.88, 377.82 and 143.44 is: 215.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 377.82 = 143.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/377.82 = 143.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 377.82 × 143.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 54,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,193.56/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.16

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